Man greeting Man - Men shake hands warmly when greeting one another and maintain direct eye contact. Handshake are often combined with slight touches on the arms and/or elbows. Good friends and family may engage in light hugs. Some men greet men with a handshake in a business setting and a cheek kiss (first right cheek, then left cheek) in a social setting. Always use the right hand when greeting Muslims.
Woman greeting Woman- At a first meeting, a handshake will suffice. Friends may kiss each other once on the cheek. Always use the right hand when greeting Muslims.
Man greeting Woman- At a first meeting a regular handshake will do.Men greet women with a handshake in a business setting and a cheek kiss (first right cheek, then left cheek) in a social setting. If you are addressing a person who is religiously observant (men would be wearing a kippah, women would be in a skirt covering her knees, a shirt that covers her chest and arms below the elbows, and perhaps a head covering if she is married) follow their cue as to whether or not to shake hands or simply exchange verbal greetings.
Note: It is taboo for religiously observant men to touch women and vice-versa.
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